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Music Rant Repeat

Music Rant Repeat is a music podcast hosted by Ben Mengel. Each month, Ben and guests offer unique takes on the current state of popular and underground music.

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42:22

Cherry is Dead, Long Live Cherry!

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/02/28

Resident music-nerd Ben cuts the cord on one of his favorite singer-songwriters, runs through the colourful history of iconic Melbourne venue Cherry Bar, chats with buddy Ridwan Roslan about annoying gig crowds and sings the praises of Sleaford Mods, Mike Krol, Spielberg's, Feels, and LCD Soundsystem. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Faster! Faster! Faster! by Ryan Andersen http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Never_Sleep_-_Indie_Rock/Faster_Faster_Faster_1236

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42:37

Sad Songs & Loud Bars

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/02/14

Resident music-nerd Ben discusses the sad state of the Hottest 100 countdown, checks out an Idles show, catches up with serial gig-attendee Rid Roslan and sings the praises of Sharon Van Etten, Better Oblivion Community Center and Deerhunter. Music Credits Rid Transition: Eddy - All The Way Up http://freemusicarchive.org/music/eddy/2_Damn_Loud/All_The_Way_Up_mastered-with-CloudBounce https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Intro/Outro: Balkana by 4bstr4ck3r

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52:07

Obligatory Year-End Special

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/12/19

Resident music-nerd Ben reflects on all the important (and not so important) stuff that happened in the world of music over the last 12 months, reminisces about the best gig he attended this year and reveals his top ten albums of 2018. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro The Dull Life of a City Stockbroker by Argument Clinic Source:

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49:47

Festive Spectator

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/12/07

Resident music-nerd Ben takes a look at the weirdest music merch of 2018, applauds Slipknot front man Corey Taylor's recent takedown of Adam Levine, raves about the 2018 Melbourne Music Week Live Music Safari and sings the praises of The Good, the Bad and the Queen, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator and Wavves. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro: Merry Christmas to You by Dan

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45:43

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Guitar Goddesses

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/11/17

Resident music-nerd Ben proclaims women to be the true saviours of rock in 2018, discovers an awesome live music haunt by accident, swings by a Conrad (Trail of Dead) Keely gig and sings the praises of Kurt Vile, Fucked Up, J Mascis, Swearin’ and Father. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: Blood, Devastation, Death, War and Horror by Argument Clinic

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47:41

Halloween Edition

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/10/24

Resident music-nerd Ben provides a chilling rundown of the weeks scariest music news, offers up some killer Halloween playlist recommendations, investigates freaky-as-hell accounts of haunted music venues and sings the praises of new soundtracks for Halloween (John Carpenter) and Suspiria (Thom Yorke). Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: THEY CRAWL - Main Theme by Matt Oakley Source:

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01:00:12

Liars After Dark

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/10/06

Resident music-nerd Ben takes a look at the stellar lineups for Laneway, Download and Melbourne Music Week, investigates recent survey results proclaiming live music to be better than sex, checks out the first Melbourne Liars show in four years and sings the praises of Ben Stiller's Capital Punishment, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Brockhampton and Sleaford Mods. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Episode

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43:29

A Computer-Generated Star Is Born

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/09/16

Resident music-nerd Ben rants about AI's role in the destruction of music, gives a shout-out to iconic music venue Old Bar and sings the praises of Mass Gothic, Idles & The Internet. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: We are fine by Nursery Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nursery/Nursery/20170213114808400 CC

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51:46

BIGSOUND Blues

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/09/02

Resident music-nerd Ben takes a look at this year’s jam-packed summer music festival calendar, reminisces about past experiences at Brisbane’s annual BIGSOUND Festival, expresses a new-found love for live film scores, and sings the praises of Mitski, Interpol, The Lemon Twigs & Dark Fair. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Trains by The Willing Souce: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Willing/Splendid_Gifts/01_-_The_Willing_-_Trains CC

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44:07

Gig Roulette

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/08/16

Resident music-nerd Ben talks fake German metal festival stories, gives an update on Warracknabeal’s Nick Cave statue, plays a game of Gig Roulette and sings the praises of Moody Beaches, Loose Tooth and The Nude Party. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Mr. Vader wants to see you in his office by Thee Irma & Louise http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Thee_Irma__Louise/White_Hell/04_Mr_Vader_wants_to_see_you_in_his_office https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Gig

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46:31

Midweek Bully

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/07/29

Resident music-nerd Ben discusses the upcoming Dan Harmon rap album, a re-issued Ben Stiller post-punk album, a just-released beer from The National, a haunted Melbourne live music venue, and brand-spankin' new releases from Harmony, East Brunswick All Girls Choir & High Tension. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: Epic n' roll by Chafouin

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44:09

Nick Cave and the Bronze Statue

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/07/15

Resident music-nerd Ben looks at the best albums of 2018 (so far), ponders the proposed Nick Cave statue in Victoria, talks up his favourite Melbourne venue The Curtin, and sings the praises of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Shannon Shaw, Death Grips and Nine Inch Nails. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: Crooked mile by Thee Irma & Louise Source:

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49:32

Michelle & Radnor & Lee

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/06/24

Resident music-nerd Ben takes a look at the worst of this weeks music-related click-bait articles, chats with bestie Michelle Egan about the recent Radnor & Lee East Coast Tour & sings the praises of Pusha T, Wax Idols, Parquet Courts and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: Bones by Thee Irma & Louise

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36:14

Tranquillity Base F*ck Storm

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/05/28

Resident music-nerd Ben rants about unadventurous music fans, bows at the altar of the truly awesome Tropical Fuck Storm and sings the praises of Beach House, Dead Cross and Sleep. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro: God Nor Devil by Naked on the Vague Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Naked_on_the_Vague/Blood_Pressure_Sessions/God_Nor_Devil CC License:

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25:49

Art vs Artist (Kanye Edition)

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/05/09

Resident music-nerd Ben delves into the latest round of Kanye-related craziness, swings by a Jack Ladder in store performance and sings the praises of Goat Girl, Speedy Ortiz and Iceage. Podcast Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist/pl.u-qxylEMBtRpG73v Music Credits Intro/Outro: Weirdoz Everywhere by The Prefab Messiahs Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Prefab_Messiahs/Keep_Your_Stupid_Dreams_Alive/02_Weirdoz_Everywhere CC License:

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29:27

Record Store Day & The Howler Threat

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/04/29

Resident music-nerd Ben takes a look back at Record Store Day, rants about the recent threat to live music venue Howler and sings the praises of TV Haze and The Defiant Ones. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Trash Queen by Dish Pit Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dish_Pit/The_Willing_Presents_Dish_Pit/Dish_Pit_-_Dip_Shit_-_03_Trash_Queen CC License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Transition #1: Uproar by Brazzmatazz

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38:28

Straight Outta Melbourne

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/04/16

Resident music-nerd Ben gives his thoughts on Melbourne being crowned the 'live music capital of the world', discusses this years epic Splendour in the Grass lineup and sings the praises of Jean Grae & Quelle Chris, Preoccupations and Mod Con. Live music addict Rid also returns to discuss more of his 2018 gig highlights (so far). Music Credits Intro/Outro: We're The New by Future Sauce Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Future_Sauce/none_given_1250/03_Were_The_New CC License:

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40:40

Missing an Angel

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/04/03

Resident music-nerd Ben has a cry over missing four consecutive Angel Olsen shows, sings the praises of Nashville's Birdcloud and catches up with good buddy Rid to discuss some 2018 gig highlights (so far). Music Credits Intro/Outro: Thank U ('92) by The Impossebulls Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Impossebulls/Five_By_Five_V_Lust/35_-_Thank_U_92 CC License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Gig Transition: Vintage (Tipper Loves Sleaze Extended 12 Inch Mixx)

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31:30

Drowning in the Age of Disposability

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/03/27

Resident music-nerd Ben discusses his struggle consuming music in the 'age of disposability', gets nostalgic about Brisbane while taking in a Jeremy Neale show and sings the praises of Young Fathers, Caroline Rose, Albert Hammond Jnr and Press Club (again). Music Credits Intro/Outro: Race by Nursery http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nursery/Nursery/20170213114808392 CC License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Gig Intro:Selfie Night by Nursery Source:

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32:54

The AMP Shortlist Showcase

Music Rant Repeat ·

2018/03/12

Resident music-nerd Ben pays tribute to Tower Records founder Russ Solomon, checks out the Australian Music Prize Shortlist Showcase and sings the praises of Dark Fair, Titus Andronicus and The Men. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Money 1973 by NO FUTURE Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/NO_FUTURE/ROXO_01/Money_1973 CC License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Gig Intro: Turn Off The Telly by Future Sauce Source:

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